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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1957

Page

3

Indians Edge White Sox 4 3 to Close Gap in AL Standings

Cleveland, once overlooked, beat Chicago 4-3 to move within two games of the league lead in the opener of a four game set. Wertz and Colavito delivered key singles, Tomanek earned the win after Lemon strained a thigh, Narleski saved in his 13th appearance with his 11th in 0.41 ERA.

White Sox Cleveland Yankees Herb Vic Wertz Gene Woodling Roger Maris Rocky Colavito Wertz Colavito Tribe Chicago Jack Harshman Nellie Fox Sox Bill Fischer al Smith Paul LaPalme Gerry Staley Dick Tomanek Bob Lemon Ray Narleski Andy Carey Chuck Stubbs Jimmy Foxx Hank Greenberg Joe DiMaggio Gus Zernial Tom Sturdivant Ted Williams Red Sox Orioles Frank Malzone Gene Stephens RBI Jim Brideweser Minnie Minosa Chicago White Sox

Patterson And Jackson Sign for World Heavyweight Title Fight

Patterson to defend his world heavyweight title at the Polo Grounds New York on July 29 or 30 against Tom Hur ricane Jackson the No 1 contender promoted by Emil Lence with mediation from Julius Helfand. Breidbart earns 20 percent with a rematch clause if Jackson wins while D Amato receives 40 percent. Gate projections reach $700000, past odds favor Patterson who last defended by KO against Archie Moore.

New York Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Floyd Patterson Polo Grounds Emil Lence Eastern Parkway Arena Brooklyn Cus D‘amato Patterson International Boxing Club Lence Jackson Julius Helfand New York State Athletic Commission Lippe Breidbart D’amato Helfand Breidbart SEC Harry Markson IBC Jim Norris Madison Square Garden Archie Moore Chicago

League Standings and Friday Baseball Results

Friday results Cleveland beat Chicago 4 3 Boston defeated Baltimore 4 3 New York 8 Washington 1 Detroit games at Kansas City postponed due to rain National League standings show Cincinnati Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia St Louis New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia 7 Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 5 Milwaukee 1 St Louis 9 Cincinnati 6 American Association Omaha Louisville 14 innings Denver Charleston 11 innings Wichita St Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Western League Des Moines Amarillo Albuquerque Sioux City Lincoln Colorado Springs Pueblo Topeka postponed

Cincinnati Redlegs St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Cleveland Boston Baltimore New York Washington Detroit Kansas City W. L Pet Brooklyn Miller Worthington Drysdale Buhl Raider Kline Haddix Schmidt Lawrence American Association Omaha Louisville Denver Charleston Wichita St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Des Moines Amarillo Albuquerque Sioux City Lincoln Colorado Springa Pueblo Topeka American League . Pet iChicago New York Essences Sane Ramos Shantz Porterfield Logs Foytack Durn

Golf Pairings Announced for Ottawa Women

The Ottawa women s golf pairings for Tuesday are Mc Grath Sloan and Fredeen Peters Worthington and Schultz Millock Goss and Latimer Allison Deputy and Crawford Bowers Indall and Day Young Machin and Wicke and Johnson Kramer and Shade. For cancellations or reservations call Mrs L E Daugharthy or Mrs W Wright hostesses.

Ottawa McGrath Sloan Fredeen Peters Worthington Schultz Millock Goss Latimer Allison Crawford Bowers Indall Day Young Machin Wicke Johnson Kramer Shade L. E. Daugharthy W. Wright

Ottawa Junior High Holds Intra Mural Track Meet

The Ottawa Junior High hosted an intra mural track event directed by Orris Cox. In eighth grade A team led by Tom Sims scored 66 5 6 points to win over Bob Lewis’s team. seventh grade results included Mickey Reed leading in sprints and Tom Chappell taking the shot put and part of relay wins.

Ottawa Orris Cox Tom Sims Bob Lewis Tom Chappell Mickey Reed Bill Jensen Corky Bolton Leonard Harrold Ronnie Beets Dick Hicks Ronald Keefer John Dzeidzic Bill Scott Eugene Sheets Jim Epps Ron Beets Gene Hensick Charles Bryant Tom Campbell Tmscus Ronnie Reusch Jerry Holland Charley Bryant Sims Dzeidzic Scott Epps John Mack Richard Loper Lee Johnson Bob Henley Mike Cramer Bob Crawford Larry Crane Jeeper Deputy Buzz Geiger Doug Henry Haney George Gage Wycke Shanes Jesper Deputy Roger Casteel Crane John Sullinger John Thompson Chappell Mack Gage Henley Sullinger Meiers Steere

Quenemo Coach Takes Tulsa Job

Bernie Laub, formerly teacher and coach at Quenemo High School, resigns after contract talks fail and accepts a drafting firm position in Tulsa Oklahoma. He plans to live in his hometown Okmulgee with his family.

Bernie Laub Quenemo High School Tulsa Okla Laub Okmulgee Quenemo

Too Much Rain For Softball

The Ottawa Girls softball team and the Budge's Hardware team were rained out last night. They will travel to Lawrence tonight to play a team representing Happy Hal's Cafe.

Ottawa Budge’s Hardware Lawrence Happy Hal's Cafe

Baby born before shower honors in Maysville

MAYSVILLE Kentucky Mrs James Williams a mother to be could not attend her shower. An hour before the party she was rushed to the hospital where she delivered a baby.

Maysville James Williams

Akins Beats Beecham In Third Round KO Clash At Capitol Arena

Virgil Akins defeated Jimmy Beecham by technical knockout at 2 23 of the third round in a welterweight bout at Capitol Arena. The 29 year old St. Louis veteran improved to 42 wins in 57 fights and pressed for a title shot against Carmen Basilio or other top welters. Beecham protested the stoppage, while manager Angelo Dundee argued the referee’s decision.

Akins Jimmy Beecham Capitol Arena St. Louis Miami Basilio Ray Robinson Yawitz Beecham Gallagher Angelo Dundee Jimmy

Year in review highlights local high school athletics

The Record Book surveys a year of area sports. Fred Delano of Melvern led football scoring, with Ed Schwalm Baldwin and DeLaine Heckman Williamsburg high on the list. Melvern was the top football team, unbeaten, and Appanoose topped basketball under Ike Cearfoss, with Franklin County title, district and regional showings. Garnett dominated track led by Richard Copeland, while Williamsburg won the Franklin County baseball crown with Marvin Kinnison as standout pitcher. Delano stood out as the top overall athlete, competing across football, track, and other events.

Fred Delano Melvern Speedster Ed Schwalm Baldwin DeLaine Heckman Williamsburg Melvern Ottawa Appanoose Alden Ike) Cearfoss Franklin County Roger Bush Burg Princeton Ron Foltz Richard Moses Jim Weiss Bud Spear Michigan Valley Garnett Bulldogs Tri- Valley Pittsburg Ray Meyer Richard Copeland Copeland Stucker Effingham Vernon Danley Delano Danley Marvin Kinnison Kinnison Jim Ferguson Richmond Dick Davis Lane

Besselink Takes Narrow Lead in KC Open Round Three

Al Besselink, 32, from Grossinger New York, moved one stroke ahead of Lloyd Mangrum at the start of the third round of the Kansas City Open. Besselink shot a 67 for 137 after 36 holes at Hillcrest Country Club. Mangrum, Apple Valley California, 189 after 36 holes. Other contenders include Bob Rosburg Doug Ford and Jackie Burke Jr. with 140s.

Kansas City al Besselink Lloyd Mangrum Besselink Grossinger N.Y Hillcrest Country Club Mangrum Apple Valley Calif Ed Furgol Bob Rosburgh San Francisco Doug Ford Mahopac Jackie Burke Jr Kiamesha Lake

Tax Assessors Hold A Reunion At A Cottage

Tax assessors from two counties meet at Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell’s home to decide Arnold family tax portions. The Arnolds sleep in Charlevoix County and reside elsewhere, so assessors allocate cottage costs and taxes accordingly. The couple must vote in the county where they sleep, Charlevoix.

East Jordan Mich Maxwell. Arnold Charlevoix Antrim Arnolds

Missouri Oklahoma Winding Up Season

Missouri and Oklahoma seek clean sweeps to stay in the Big Seven race as Iowa State leads. Oklahoma benefited from four Missouri errors to win 4-3 in the final innings, while Missouri built a 3-0 first-inning lead before fading. Sophomore Don Miller took the loss for Missouri after a rough outing.

Cardinals Joe Nuxhall Redleg Hal Smith Don Blasingame Larry Jackson Sam Jones Hoyt Wilhelm Redlegs Dodgers Roy Campanella Oklahoma Sooners Missouri Iowa State Cyclones Colorado Tigers Eddie Fisher Lee Keefer Jacki Davis Jay Hawkins Charlie James Don Miller

34 Kansas Counties Named for Grazing Aid Program

Washington reports 34 Kansas counties including Barber Cheyenne Clark Decatur Ford Gove Haskell Hodgeman and Morton receive designation for a deferred livestock grazing program. Congress authorized aid for farmers to hold livestock off drought damaged grazing lands until recovery.

Washington Kansas Agriculture Department Congress Barber Cheyenne Clark Comanche Decatur Ford Gove Trego Wallace Graham Grant Gray Greeley Hamilton Haskell Hodgeman Thomas Wichita Kearny Kiowa Lane Logan Meade Morton

Kansas City Farmer Begins 60 Day Sentence For Tax Evasion

Sylvester O. Kessler, 62, of Keytesville Missouri, will start a 60 day jail term in July for failing to file income tax returns for 1953 and 1954. He pled guilty in U S District Court yesterday and is to serve after completing his corn crop duties.

Kansas City Keytesville Sylvester Kessler U. S. District Court

Teamsters Union Calls Beck Resign or be Ousted

The Bay area Joint Council of Teamsters voted unanimously to demand Dave Beck resign or be removed as president. Representing about 67,000 members, it is the first major unit to issue a blunt quit or fired demand, saying Beck's position is untenable and has harmed the union.

San Francisco Bay Area Joint Council of Teamsters Big Union Dave Beck Teamster Beck Union International Executive Board

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